Software Engineer, Backend Systems

Micromart

. Design, build, and maintain backend systems .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining backend systems, with a strong focus on payment systems, fraud prevention, and real-time services. Proficient in modern software development practices, including CI/CD and automated testing, while ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.

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Node.jsTypeScriptPostgresReactCI/CD

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Hard Skills

Backend Systems DevelopmentProduction Software SystemsPayment SystemsFraud PreventionReal-Time ServicesRelational DatabasesModern Frontend FrameworksAutomated TestingCode ReviewsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingSimplicityCraftsmanshipContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Operational ToolingSystem ArchitectureMonoreposSDLC PracticesReal-World Devices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresReactSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend systems
Work on product integrations, operational tooling, and reliability improvements across backend services, APIs, and supporting systems
Work on payment systems, fraud prevention, device management, and real-time services
Build and evolve internal tools and workflows used by operators and internal teams
Own systems end to end, from design and implementation through deployment and production support
Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and smart store teams
Make pragmatic tradeoffs that prioritize clarity, quality, and long-term maintainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience building, owning, and operating production software systems
Experience working within large codebases or monorepos and improving architecture incrementally over time
Solid backend and systems fundamentals, including Node.js, TypeScript, and relational databases such as Postgres
Experience working across the stack, including modern frontend frameworks such as React
Familiarity with modern SDLC practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and building secure, production-quality systems
Comfort working through ambiguity and real-world constraints
A bias toward simplicity, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Experience with payment systems and financial workflows
Experience with platforms, infrastructure, or distributed systems
Experience building systems that interact with real-world devices or real-time events
Background in startups or small teams where ownership mattered more than process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity
Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
Monthly fitness or wellness stipend
Hybrid work environment, with access to our Toronto office
Meals provided when working from the office
A centrally located downtown office near Union Station